In February 2026, W&L Visiting Assistant Professor Sana Habib presented the paper “Evaluating the Impact of Legacy DNS Vulnerabilities in FutureG Mobile Networks” at the Network and Distributed System Security Symposium in San Diego, CA. The research explores how older DNS security weaknesses still pose risks to today’s 5G and future 6G mobile networks, where DNS is used for important tasks like routing calls and connecting services. By studying 84 known DNS threats, the paper shows how small DNS issues can spread across shared network systems and affect multiple services, emphasizing the need for stronger security in future mobile networks.
Through this research, Professor Habib continues to contribute important insights into the future of secure 5G and 6G networks.
To learn more about the symposium, Professor Habib’s presentation, and to access the paper, visit the following resources:
- Workshop webpage
- NDSS Symposium Paper Page
- Livestream and video recordings: NDSS 2026 Video Playlist